Provokateur Rose NV, Bibo Runge, Rheingau

Aromas of ripe cherries, honey and peaches. On the palate, the wine is juicy and lively with a fresh acidity and a fine mousse.

Markus and his wife, Monika, took over the Bibo Runge winery in the Rheingau in 2017 and have continued to follow their long-standing passion, focusing on aroma-intensive wines that are superbly crafted.

Their philosophy of “good wine needs time” shines through in the wine process: hand-picked grapes from the old vines in Hallgarten, long maceration time, gentle pressing and slow ageing in wooden barrels is their foundation for top quality wines bursting with aromas.

The mantra of slowness and patience comes through in their drive for sustainability. Since 2001, Bibo Runge are certified members of FAIR’N GREEN and are one of the wineries with the smallest CO2 footprint.

Hand-picked Riesling grapes from their own vineyards which have been fermented in large barrels. After extended lees (yeast) ageing in the bottle, they add a small amount of red wine.

“Mixing Red and White is not something you normally do. When the result is outstanding and convinces experts – You can call it PROVOKATEUR.”